Trap Jaw Ants Along the Gulf

An invasive species of trap jaw ants has been slowly spreading throughout the
South without gaining much attention. Trap jaw ants have a
spring-loaded jaw that helps them trap prey and leap away from
predators.

The species in question is native to South America and is often
confused with its North American relatives. The two species are
different in that the invasive South American species is known to
be much more aggressive and more likely to sting
people.